We told you it would be coming and the Flickcast never lies. The Flickcast is sponsoring a live giveaway of a copy of DJ Hero 2 at the Black Bear Saloon in New Haven, CT next week on Wednesday night December 22nd!

Not only are we giving away a copy of the game, but it will be the full Party Bundle version of DJ Hero 2 for the XBox 360. That includes a game disc, TWO turntable controllers and a microphone. The bundle will be raffled off at the end of the night alongside an iPod for second place and $50 in cold hard cash for third place!

To enter, just attend Bear Idol Karaoke at Black Bear Saloon, 124 Temple Street in New Haven, CT starting at 9 PM and purchase any Pinnacle vodka drink to be entered into the raffle. Winner must be present at the end of the night to receive their prize.

So if you live in the tri-state area, and want to win this awesome bundle, we’ll see you in New Haven, and be sure to check out the full details and poster after the jump. Good luck!

Last year, DJ Hero was tied as the best music game of the year on the Flickcast alongside The Beatles: Rock Band.  When it was announced a sequel was coming so soon this year, there were some mixed feelings. Would there be enough changes made to the game or would it be DJ Hero 1.5 with just an expanded song list. Luckily, it is the former with a revised career mode, more interactive DJ control, added multiplayer modes and yes, more music and that is DJ Hero 2.

Gameplay:

Take last year’s DJ Hero gameplay of a cascading note highway using a turntable controller and add in drop in, drop out multiplayer for a second controller as well as a singer and sprinkle in Guitar Hero’s vocal controls for a singer/rapper and you have the basics of DJ Hero 2. Luckily, things don’t end at the basics as freestyling takes a big leap in this sequel.

Last year, player’s freestyle abilities were limited to selecting audio packages they could occasionally drop in to the song. This year, that gets kicked up a notch as songs each have their own specific samples to be dropped in at certain parts which help the mixes feel stronger and more cohesive. Additionally, crossfader freestyling has been added.

With October 19th fast approaching, DJ Hero 2 keeps ramping up the ante with more and more superstar DJs being added to the mix. Yes, pun intended.  Deadmau5, David Guetta, DJ Qbert, and Tiësto have already been confirmed. Now added to the list is the Wu-Tang Clan’s resident MC and producer RZA. Check out the video below showing the real RZA alongside his digitalized version where he talks about what got him into the world of DJing in the first place.

For DJ Hero 2, the RZA has contributed two exclusive tracks. The first is LL Cool J’s “I Can’t Live Without My Radio” mixed With Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s “The Message”. The second is “Welcome To Jamrock” by Damian Marley paired with “A Fifth of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy.

When asked about his involvment in DJ Hero 2, RZA said, “I’m very excited to be involved with DJ Hero 2. As both a DJ and gamer from an early age, the game combines two of my passions…. I loved working with the team and am excited for the fans to hear the two brand-new mixes I put together just for this game. Bong bong!”

We’ve been bringing you tons of news for the upcoming release of DJ Hero 2 for the next gen platforms. We brought you the full track list, some great new videos showcasing the features and remixes that will come along with DJ Hero 2, and now we’re bringing you something brand new.

Recently, the Flickcast featured the multiplayer trailer for DJ Hero 2. In it, we saw the different kinds of multiplayer modes available in the game. Now, FreeStyleGames has released the latest trailer for the remix rockstar title featuring Empire Mode, the game’s single player campaign.

In empire mode, players will get to travel the world as various superstar DJs from Vegas to Ibiza while dressing and designing the inside of the club with various logos and statues. Instead of taking the role of one DJ, players act almost as the head promoter of a club brand building it as they go.

Take a peek below at the full Empire mode trailer and stick to the Flickcast for all your DJ Hero 2 news including a review of it as its release fast approaches.

There’s no doubt that this year’s DJ Hero 2 has a strong focus on the multiplayer aspect. With the focus of adding a second turntable to the mix and a microphone, DJ Hero 2 is looking to define itself as the new party game. In the trailer below, you’ll get to check out the game’s six new multiplayer modes and how Jamie Jackson, creative director of the game over at Freestyle Games, says DJ Hero 2 is meant to inspire a party.

Party Play: The ideal party scenario mode. Someone puts together a set list and just hits play. The game acts as a soundtrack to the night where up to three players at once can jump in and out at a whim in one of two turntable or singing positions. There’s no failing this mode and the music keeps going whether or not someone is behind the wheels of steel.

Streak: Players are going head to head trying to build streaks of consecutive notes. Players must bank their streaks along the way to set the bar higher against their opponent. If a player misses a note, it drops them back down to zero. Players only are scored based on their highest bank.

Head to Head Star Battle: Straight up points versus points battle. Players are going against each other doing the exact same mix and a singer is being scored as well. Players will get the opportunity to screw with each other along the way using various mixing techniques as well.

When you talk about DJ Hero 2,  it’s hard not to start thinking about DJs as celebrities. Whether or not their name is thrown about your household, much of the world likely knows more of their work than some fly by night pop act that will be off the radio within two months. One such example of this is Tiësto.

Joining the ranks of Deadmau5 will be a man who could safely be considered the hottest DJ in the world at this time. Tiësto has literally performed in front of billions when he provided the music during the opening ceremonies of the Athens Olympics. He has collaborated with Muse, Justin Timberlake, Jónsi from Sigur Rós, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston and Three 6 Mafia and headlined the massive music festivals like the Coachella and Bonnaroo.

Check out the video after the jump, where Tiësto talks about what it means for him to be a part of the DJ Hero 2 world and how being a DJ isn’t just about hitting the play button.

It’s official. DJ Hero 2 has gotten the biggest lineup of dance and hip hop artists all into one place at the same time (and thankfully no one is getting shot). Just to name a few, DJ Hero 2 will feature 2Pac, 50 Cent, The Notorious B.I.G., Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, Tiësto, Deadmau5, Eminem, Puff Daddy, Metallica, Stevie Wonder and a slew of others.

Though the full song list of mashups featuring these all-star artists hasn’t been released yet, you can already tell it is going to be big when looking at the level of talent being used in the game.

Take a peek below at the full list of artists coming to DJ Hero 2 and stick to the Flickcast for more news on it as it becomes available.

• 2Pac
• 50 Cent
• Adamski
• Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
• Armand Van Helden
• A-Trak
• B.o.B.
• Basement Jaxx
• BlakRoc
• Bobby Womack
• Bruno Mars
• Busta Rhymes
• Calvin Harris

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It’s no secret that we at the Flickcast are looking forward to the musical onslaught of new mixes being brought to the XBox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii with the upcoming DJ Hero 2.  One of the biggest announcements to the DJing world for the game is the inclusion of deadmau5 (pronounced “dead mouse” in case you were wondering).

While his name isn’t what one would consider household yet, you may have heard the work of the Canadian house DJ without even knowing it. deadmau5 was one of the guests at Activision’s star studded pre-E3 party to help promote DJ Hero 2. Also, in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS, PSP and iPhone, there was a radio station dedicated to the giant red headed deceased rodent.

An award winning DJ, deadmau5 will be a selectable avatar in DJ Hero 2. In addition, his track “Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff” which won the International Dance Music Award for 2010’s Best Electro Track will be mixed with Lady Gaga’s just dance. Take a peek after the jump at a :30 clip of the song.

Make sure to also take a look at some of the screens of deadmau5 in action as well. See it all after the break.

Activision has released two new pop themed DLC packs, one for DJ Hero and another for their Guitar Hero series, and headlining both is the ever outrageous Lady Gaga. Lately Activision has been embracing the popularity of Gaga as they have also had her song “Just Dance” as the focus of the DJ Hero 2 trailer that was released just in time for E3.

For DJ Hero, the Dance Party Mix Pack will include three mashups exclusive to the DJ Hero series. First will be a mix of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” along with the 80’s classic “Girl’s on Film” by Duran Duran. In addition, R & B vixen Rihanna lends her voice to DJ Hero as well with a beat juggle of her Top 40 hit “S.O.S.” while the lovely ladies of the Pussycat Dolls’ “Buttons” also makes a beat juggle appearance as well. Trailers of all three songs can be viewed after the jump.

Meanwhile on the Guitar Hero side of things, people’s living room garage band will finally be able to play Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” (not a remix or mashup) with the Pop 1 Track Pack. Joining her will be one of Maroon 5’s earlier hits “This Love” and recent synth pop anthem “Fireflies” from Owl City.

The DJ Hero Dance Party Mix Pack is available on Xbox Marketplace for 640 Microsoft Points and the PlayStation Store for $7.99. All mixes are available as singles for the Wii for 300 Wii Points each.

The Pop 1 Track Pack will sell for 440 Microsoft Points on the XBox 360, $5.49 on the PlayStation Store and 550 Wii Points. All songs will be available individually for 160 Microsoft Points, $1.99 and 200 Wii Points respectively.

Check out previews of the DLC content after the break.

On Wednesday, the Flickcast revealed the announcement from Activision for DJ Hero 2 , the sequel to one of our favorite music genre games of last year. Today, with the reveal trailer for the game, we have to issue a quick revision to our original post. It stated that the game would include two turntables that could be used simultaneously with one mixer. This is incorrect. The real reason for the two turntables is to allow for two player sessions of the game. We apologize for any confusion on this.

Now, on to the trailer. Though somewhat stylized, it wasn’t what one would expect from DJ Hero. Instead it ends up feel more like a Nintendo Wii trailer showing the participants in action rather than just the gameplay or focus on the music. Featuring a remix of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” performed with two DJs and a singer, the multiplayer party aspect looks to be the main marketing message of the game.

Take a peek below at the reveal trailer for DJ Hero 2 and the screen shots which feature some of the game’s new features such as Freestyle crossfading and sampling in them. Just don’t let Matt Raub ever catch you dropping his microphone like they do in the trailer. Check out the trailer and some screenshots from the game after the jump. DJ Hero 2 hits stores later this year.